US Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Philadelphia Police Department’s Allegedly Unconstitutional Permit Denial/Revocation Practices

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division announced that it had opened an investigation into whether the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) - which is responsible for issuing licenses to carry firearms to residents of Philadelphia - is using the vague “good cause” and "character and reputation" standards to deny and revoke permits to … Continue reading US Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Philadelphia Police Department’s Allegedly Unconstitutional Permit Denial/Revocation Practices

PA Supreme Court Refuses To Hold That Political Parties Are Above The Law

As our viewers are aware, back in September and in a case of first impression, Attorney Andrew Teitelman and Chief Counsel Joshua Prince secured a monumental victory from the Commonwealth Court in Casper, et al. v. Bucks County Republican Party, et al., where the court affirmed, contrary to the arguments put forth by the Republican … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Refuses To Hold That Political Parties Are Above The Law

MONUMENTAL Decision – Regulation of Act 235 – PA’s Lethal Weapons Act – Ruled Unlawful

Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince, assisted by Attorney Dillon Harris, secured a monumental decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, wherein the Court ruled that Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Bivens and the Pennsylvania State Police's regulation, adding a "disqualifying criminal offense" as a nebulous, prohibiting criteria, was unconstitutional. Specifically, the Court declared that: (1) Lieutenant Colonel … Continue reading MONUMENTAL Decision – Regulation of Act 235 – PA’s Lethal Weapons Act – Ruled Unlawful

Firearms Law Seminar – May 16, 2026 with Lodestone Training!

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1pm – 5pm,  Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Dillon Harris of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with Lodestone Training and Consulting, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – May 16, 2026 with Lodestone Training!

Chief Counsel Josh Prince Secures Emergency Injunction Against Warrantless and Suspicion-less Searches by Bristol Borough!

Today,  Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory in obtaining an emergency, ex-parte preliminary injunction, precluding enforcement of Bristol Borough's warrantless and suspicion-less searches of his clients' buildings and apartments in the case of Katz, et al. v. Bristol Borough, et al. Because emergency injunctions are issued ex-parte (i.e. … Continue reading Chief Counsel Josh Prince Secures Emergency Injunction Against Warrantless and Suspicion-less Searches by Bristol Borough!

MONUMENTAL VICTORY: PSP’s Policy on Partially Manufactured Frames and Receivers is Revoked!

Today, after six years of litigation, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP") in Landmark Firearms, LLC, et al. v. PSP Commissioner Evanchick, 694 MD 2019. As many of our readers will remember, in December of 2019, after … Continue reading MONUMENTAL VICTORY: PSP’s Policy on Partially Manufactured Frames and Receivers is Revoked!

Monumental Victory For Gun Owners – Harrisburg’s Final Gun Ordinance Falls…

Today, after 11 years of litigation, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory against the City of Harrisburg’s last remaining, illegal firearm ordinance in Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA), et al. v. City of Harrisburg, et … Continue reading Monumental Victory For Gun Owners – Harrisburg’s Final Gun Ordinance Falls…

FOAC-ILLEA Files Letter Against Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny’s Unlawful and Discriminatory License To Carry Firearms Policy

Today, Chief Counsel Josh Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) and one of its members, over Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny's unlawful and discriminatory practice of requiring naturalized citizens to submit a … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Files Letter Against Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny’s Unlawful and Discriminatory License To Carry Firearms Policy

Monumental Win – Lower Merion Township’s Regulation of Gun Dealers Ruled Unlawful!

Today, Chief Counsel Josh Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major, en banc (i.e. entire court), victory against the Lower Merion Township's illegal firearm ordinance regulating the location of Federal Firearms Licensees ("FFLs" a.k.a. gun dealers) in Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational … Continue reading Monumental Win – Lower Merion Township’s Regulation of Gun Dealers Ruled Unlawful!

Monumental Win – Commonwealth Court Affirms That Political Parties Are Not Above the Law

Yesterday, in a case of first impression, Attorney Andrew Teitelman and Chief Counsel Joshua Prince secured a monumental victory from the Commonwealth Court in Casper, et al. v. Bucks County Republican Party, et al., where the court affirmed, contrary to the arguments put forth by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and the Bucks County GOP, … Continue reading Monumental Win – Commonwealth Court Affirms That Political Parties Are Not Above the Law